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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.88, 848.76 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.88, 848.76 and 200.66 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.88 : 848.76 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.88/848.76 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.88x = 848.76 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.88x = 170,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,312.18/565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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